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Is wearing camouflage by civilians illegal in Nigeria?
Question: Is there a law banning civilians from...
5 Ways the VAPP has changed the offence of Rape in Nigeria
The VAPP and Rape in Nigeria In 2015, the...
3 Things Every Nigerian Should know about Bail
1. Definition of Bail Bail can be defined as the...
What is the Presumption of Innocence under Nigerian Law?
The presumption of innocence – what is it? The...
Same-Sex Relationships and Marriage in Nigeria
What is Same-Sex Marriage Same-sex marriage is a...
Is Smoking while driving illegal in Lagos?
Question: I was driving to last Sunday and was...
Which Laws Apply to the incorporation of companies in Nigeria?
Question: what other laws apply to incorporated...
Legal Risks involved in running a website
Running a website in Nigeria There are a number...
Steps to Registering a Business Name in Nigeria
How to Register a Business name in Nigeria This...
5 Steps to registering a Foreign owned business in Nigeria
Setting up a Business in Nigeria Setting up as a...
4 Things to know about a Certificate of Incorporation
4 Things to know about a Certificate of...
5 Reasons you need to register your Trademark in Nigeria
Why you should register your Trademark in...
Legal Issues Employers in Nigeria need to consider
Employment Issues in Nigeria In this article, we...
9 Things every Nigerian should know about the Labour Act
The Nigerian Labour Act The Nigerian Labour Act...
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer in Nigeria
How to Recover Unpaid Salary from an Employer If...
Case Analysis: HIV/AIDS Discrimination in the workplace
Case Analysis – Onuhikemi v Smridu Nigeria Ltd...
Unfair Dismissal by an Employer: Your Legal Rights
What is unfair dismissal? Unfair dismissal is an...
What you should know about Pensions in Nigeria
In Nigeria today, almost every worker sees a...
11 Things to Know about Nigeria’s Employee Compensation Act
Nigeria's Employee Compensation Act The Employee...
10 Things Lagosians should know about the Lagos Tenancy Law
The Lagos Tenancy Law 2011 1. The Lagos...
What is Government Acquisition of Land in Nigeria
Compulsory Acquisition of Land The compulsory...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Can a husband evict his wife from joint property in Nigeria?
QUESTION: I bought a piece of land in me and my...
4 ways a Landlord can end a Tenancy Agreement
Ending a Tenancy Agreement When you decide to...
How to Protect yourself when buying property in Nigeria
Protecting yourself when buying property Buying...
7 Legal Pitfalls Tenants in Nigeria should be aware of
Are you a tenant or potential tenant? You need...
Can I Evict a Tenant without a court order?
Question I have a tenant that I wish to remove...
How To Make A Complaint against your Bank in Nigeria
In this day and age, every single person has at...
How to become a Local Government Councillor in Nigeria
Local Government Councillor in Nigeria:...
How to get compensation for a factory accident injury in Nigeria
Compensation for factory accidents in Nigeria...
How to recall a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria
Recalling a member of the House of...
5 Latin Expressions Nigerian Lawyers love to use
If there’s one thing a Nigerian lawyer loves to...
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos
How to get Letters of Administration in Lagos...
Case Analysis – Fijabi Holdings v Nigerian Bottling Company
Facts In 2007, a company called Fijabi...
What happens when a Will is challenged in Nigeria
Process for contentious Grant of Probate This...
Everything you need to know about making a Will in Nigeria
Making a Will in Nigeria Ask the average...
My fiancé broke off our engagement, can I sue under Nigerian law?
Now, this discussion is not about what went...
How to sue for food poisoning in Nigeria
Steps for suing for food poisoning in Nigeria To...